Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Iceland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. Expect long, bright days with 172 hours in May and darker periods with just 17 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon enjoys an average of 1191 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

September, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon’s wettest month, receives 158 mm (6.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon Precipitation page.